THE LAST castle to be build in Scotland – complete with 40 bedrooms and a private loch – has gone on sale with the same modest pricetag of a one-bed London flat.

Picture of the beautiful exterior of Carbisdale Castle, the last castle to be built in Scotland [SWNS]

With 16 acres of land providing sweeping vistas of the rich Highland landscape, the large fairytale property was started in 1906 and took 11 years to build.

Named the Castle of Spite, due to its construction taking place during a bitter family row, the palatial property – which spans a huge 40,000 sq/ft footprint – was the last castle to be built in the country.

Although it is in need of restoration, the castle has still reached a valuation comparable to a posh one-bed flat in London – both going for a cool £1.2million.

At the end of the main driveway, which is about half a mile long there is a railway stop so despite its remoteness, it pretty much has its own train station

Carl Warden, of Savills estate agency

Carl Warden, of Savills estate agency described the castle as "stunning, idyllic and entirely remote".

He said: "It's not a spot that you'd stumble across without knowing its whereabouts.

"However, at the end of the main driveway, which is about half a mile long there is a railway stop so despite its remoteness, it pretty much has its own train station".

Sitting comfortably over 45 times the size of the average new UK build, the Scottish castle was donated to the Scottish Youth Hostel Association at the end of the Second World War.

The dripping Jacobean plaster ceiling in one of the many large rooms filling the Castle of Spite [SWNS]

The castle is currently on the market for £1.2million – the same price as many posh London one-beds [SWNS]

Spacious windows look out onto the staggering Scottish vistas [SWNS]

The Castle of Spite is a Category B listed property and includes many treasures including a Jacobean plaster ceiling, original breakfront bookcases in its library and a Harry Potter-esque secret door below the Great Staircase.

It also boasts two grand galleries, a number of large public rooms and a clock tower with original bells and clock mechanisms.

In keeping with the Castle of Spite's notorious history, the owner ensured that the tower lacked a face visible to the wing belonging to her estranged family.

The castle was constructed between 1906 and 1917 for Mary Caroline, Duchess of Sutherland, the second wife and widow of the 3rd Duke.

Following an acrimonious settlement with her in-laws, it was agreed that the family would build her a castle outside the Sutherland Estate lands.

The view out into the Highlands, one of the reasons the Duchess chose the location of the castle [SWNS]

The Duchess chose a prominent site, located high above the west bank of the River Shin, which could be seen from both the road south and the railway.

The Castle's exterior clock face looking out onto the main driveway – which runs half a mile long [SWNS]

Savills estate agent Mr Warden complimented the construction, stating: "As the last castle to be built in Scotland, by all standards it's a modern castle although you will be carried away to a different century by its architecture and detail.

"The principal public rooms, the minstrel gallery and the ballroom are extremely ornate and very befitting a castle of this grandeur".

During the Second World War, the castle provided a safe haven at the Castle for King Haakon VII of Norway and Crown Prince Olav, during the Nazi occupation of Norway.

But harsh winter weather during December 2010 inflicted significant damage to the fabric of the building, installations and even furnishings in a number of areas.

Potential buyers will be pleased to learn that major works have already been undertaken, including a complete refurbishment of the roof, but "further reinvestment" is still needed on the property.

Mr Warden explained: "There's been significant work carried out to Carbisdale, with over £2 million spent on renovations so far, but there is still a way to go - your budget will need to be significantly higher than the £1.2 million guide price".